Fattoria Pomona Chianti Classico 2022 (750ml)

Bright red cherry and wild strawberry lead straight out of the glass, with a touch of plum adding a little extra depth. It’s lively, fresh, and immediately appealing — the kind of Chianti Classico you want to open with friends and enjoy without overthinking it.

Certified organic and made from 98% Sangiovese with a touch of Colorino, the fruit comes from Pomona’s Sant’Ilario and Vigna del Termine vineyards in Castellina in Chianti, sitting 320–360 metres above sea level on chalky marl scattered with small stones. The 15–25-year-old vines are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel using indigenous yeasts, with 12–15 days on skins before completing malolactic in tank.

The wine is then aged for eight months in large Slavonian casks (15–25hL), settled in cement for a further 6–8 months, and refined in bottle for three months before release. Around 1,600 cases are made each year.

On the palate, bright acidity and fine tannins give the wine its classic Chianti Classico shape — lifted, savoury, and beautifully defined. A clean, unforced expression of Sangiovese, with gentle herbal notes and a focused, moreish finish.